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Taskin Ahmed

Born: Apr 03, 1995
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm fast
From: Dhaka

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	22	348	11.23	50.14	75
ODI	97	287	7.36	59.79	21
T20I	90	229	9.96	100.44	31
First-class	1	0	0	0	0
List A	4	12	-	100	12*
T20	117	253	7.67	102.85	27*
T10	13	4	4	133.33	4

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	22	61	3.73	658.2	6/64
ODI	97	142	5.32	762.3	5/28
T20I	90	106	7.76	317.2	4/16
First-class	1	2	3.73	15.0	2/56
List A	4	2	8.09	22.0	1/23
T20	117	157	8.14	419.3	7/19
list a	1	0	10.71	7.0	—
T10	13	16	9.42	26.0	3/11

Recent performances

Test match form

5 Nov 2026Bangladesh vs West IndiesTest · Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Batting: 12 (29) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 2/141 (32.0 ov)

22 Aug 2026Bangladesh vs AustraliaTest · Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Batting: 1 (7) & 8 (11) • 0×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/58 (12.0 ov)

13 Aug 2026Bangladesh vs AustraliaTest · Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin

Batting: 14* (32) • 2×4, 0×6
Bowling: 3/121 (34.0 ov)

16 May 2026Bangladesh vs PakistanTest · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Batting: 7 (13) • 1×4, 0×6 & 6 (13) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 2/99 (23.0 ov)

8 May 2026Bangladesh vs PakistanTest · Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Batting: 28 (19) • 3×4, 1×6 & 11 (5) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: 4/110 (28.0 ov)

About Taskin Ahmed

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A tall and fiery right-arm fast bowler, Taskin Ahmed made headlines early in his career with his raw pace and aggression. Born in Dhaka, he burst onto the scene as a teenager, making his First-Class debut for Dhaka Metropolis at just 16. He was soon selected for the 2012 ICC U19 World Cup in Australia, where he finished as Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker. Taskin’s pace quickly set him apart — clocking up to 148 kph , making him the second-fastest Bangladeshi bowler behind Rubel Hossain. In only his second Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match in 2013 for Chittagong Kings, he grabbed 4/31 and earned the Man of the Match award, further raising expectations. After a knee surgery sidelined him for nearly a year, Taskin made a strong comeback, debuting internationally in the 2014 World T20 against Australia. Just months later, he made a dream ODI debut against India, picking up 5/28 — a performance that etched his name among the brightest young fast bowlers in world cricket. His rise continued in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup , where he finished as Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker , playing a vital role in their historic quarterfinal qualification. His wickets of James Taylor and Jos Buttler in a must-win game against England were match-defining, and his passionate chest-bump celebration with skipper Mashrafe Mortaza became iconic. Taskin soon became a core part of Bangladesh’s ODI attack, contributing to series wins against Pakistan and India. However, a rib injury ruled him out of the home series against South Africa. He returned for the 2016 Asia Cup , where his consistent bowling helped Bangladesh reach the final. That same year, controversy struck during the ICC World T20 in India , as both Taskin and Arafat Sunny were suspended for illegal bowling actions. Sent home mid-tournament, Taskin underwent remedial work at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where his action was cleared. He made a successful return during the home series against Afghanistan and England. In January 2017, Taskin made his Test debut against New Zealand, claiming Kane Williamson as his first Test wicket. Known for his ability to generate serious pace and bounce, Taskin has remained a potent threat across formats. Despite ups and downs, including injuries and technical setbacks, Taskin has shown remarkable resilience. With age on his side and a hunger to lead the pace attack, he is widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s best fast-bowling prospects in the modern era.

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